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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Mercer VSU North Georgia Georgia College ASU Coastal Carolina Winthrop University University of West Georgia| Kennesaw State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Lander University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
KSU | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 950/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 32% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
KSU | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Lander University?
- Lander University is 162.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Lander University than Kennesaw State University ($20,300.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Lander University ($15,451 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 7.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,700 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Kennesaw State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 108.5% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($10,763 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Lander University has a higher acceptance rate (67.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU or Lander University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lander University and KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Lander University (41% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/